A pair of Louis XV giltwood fauteuils à châssis by Michel Cresson, circa 1740, stamped M. CRESSON

each covered in quilted floral-patterned cream silk.

Michel Meyer, Paris, June 23, 1981

In very good condition with scattered losses and rubbing to gilding. Old worm holes to rails and minor age shrinkage at joints. Extremely elegant and sophisticated carving. Quilted upholstery in excellent condition, ready to place. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASERS – CHANGE OF PROPERTY LOCATION POST SALE Purchasers may pay for and pick up their purchases at our York Avenue headquarters until the close of business on the day of each respective auction. After this time, sold property will be transferred to our new offsite facility, Crozier Fine Arts, One Star Ledger Plaza, 69 Court Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Once property has been transferred from our York Avenue location, it will not be available for collection at Crozier Fine Arts for two business days. Crozier's hours of operation for collection are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Please note, certain items of property, including jewelry, watches, silver, works on panel and items valued $10 million or more will remain at 1334 York Avenue. Invoices and statements will indicate your property's location. For more information regarding collection from our offsite facility, please visit sothebys.com/pickup.
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Michel Cresson (1709-1781), maître in 1740 The Cresson family were an important dynasty of Parisian menuisiers in the 18th century and based in the Rue de Cléry.  Michel was active until 1776 and his clientele included the Prince de Condé and Louis XV's daughter Louise-Élisabeth, Duchess of Parma.